I usually do my brows towards the end of my makeup, once my eye shadow is done.
My primer neutralizes any discoloration on my lids, but if you have any dark or red areas - go ahead and buff some concealer onto the brow bone first.
1 - To begin, use a brow brush or disposable mascara wand and brush your brows upwards and away from the center of the face. Then gently comb the tail end of the brow down towards the top of the ear.
2 - The product I used in this tutorial was Dipbrow Pomade in Chocolate by Anastasia Beverly Hills with a Real Techniques Hard Angled brush from the Nic's Picks collection. The first line of product I apply is along the base of the brow, above the iris. Gently drag the brush up towards the arch. This should be the darkest line, so use the most amount of product - however a few dabs will do.
For a longer brow like mine, take that bottom line up through the arch and then continue over the brow bone - tapering the brush across and down so the line becomes the top part of the tail.
3 - Extend the tail end until it finishes softly along the brow bone. I think it looks much sharper if your eyeliner wing and brow are equally extended. I find this is easier to do with your head to the side of the mirror. Make sure the end is straight and not flicking upwards, which it tends to do if you look straight on when applying.
Going for a longer brow will make your eye area appear wider. If you'd like to make your eyes appear rounder, go for a more curved arched shape, and don't extend the ends as far towards the temple.
4 - Using what ever's left on the brush - draw a soft line along the top of the brow. Try and make it almost parallel to the bottom.
5 - Fill in the area between the bottom and top lines with small quick hair-like strokes. Again, use what ever's left on the brush but if there's not enough only dip it in the product once or twice.
6 - Hold the brush horizontally and draw a line at the base of the centre front part of your brow. Try not to raise your eyebrows, relax your face and you'll achieve a straighter line. Keeping that brush on it's side, hold it from the base line and comb it upwards through the hairs until you create a gradual shade.
7 - Turn the brush vertically now and lightly stroke the brush against the skin in an upwards motion to emulate real hairs. You really want this part of the brow to look as natural as possible.
8 - Use a small amount of a light cream concealer with a soft blending brush and line along the lower brow line. Try to get as close as possible without disturbing any brows. Do this with your face relaxed also and you'll achieve a cleaner line. Blend the concealer out with the brush or your finger. I find less is more, so you don't disrupt any eye shadow but the highlight is strong and defines the brow.
9 - This last step is optional, but great if you have unruly brows like mine that stick out in odd directions. Using a clear or tinted brow gel, gently comb through the brows up and away from your face as before. And fluff what ever product is left upwards through the center front part.
Tada! The advice I give when asked how to improve your brows is to be mindful of what you're doing - think of the position of your hand and the shape you're trying to achieve. And take your time! If you haven't got time - get up earlier.
